Posted on 03/01/2016 12:24:55 PM PST by GIdget2004
Running scared from a debate hosted by Megyn Kelly in Iowa, Donald Trump instead hosted an Iowa event to, according to his campaign, "raise money for the Veterans and Wounded Warriors, who have been treated so horribly by our all talk, no action politicians." The $6 million raised went, curiously, straight to Donald Trump's campaign website -- an odd way to fundraise. That money, equally curiously, has yet to find its way to veterans' groups.
When Donald Trump demanded a $5 million ransom from CNN to appear in their December debate, he also used veterans as a foil. Trump claimed he would donate proceeds to wounded warriors. His interest in veterans is sudden. Forbes reported that of the $5.5 million the Donald J. Trump Foundation gave to charity, "only $57,000 has been donated to seven organizations that directly benefit military veterans or their families."
That's the rough equivalent of a Ford Expedition. It's a weak showing for a billionaire who claims to be the champion of America's service members.
The fact is, Trump hasn't done a damn thing for veterans. America's veterans aren't dopes. Most recognize a cheap political stunt when they see it. Debates scare Trump silly. So he wears veterans' service like Kevlar, hoping the nobility of their sacrifice can shield him from the hostility of tough questions. It's not unexpected behavior from a man who, to judge from his multiple draft deferments, has proven more than happy to let others do the fighting for him.
The fact is, Trump hasn't done a damn thing for veterans. But put that aside for a moment.
(Excerpt) Read more at nationalreview.com ...
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$57,000 has been donated to seven organizations that directly benefit military veterans or their families.
From another article the years that money was given was 2009 to 2013.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/01/28/does-trump-like-hillary-more-than-vets.html
Liberal Snopes even has a article up on this issue. Rating it Part True, Part False.
http://www.snopes.com/trump-donations-veterans/
Do I personally thing Trump will dole out the money aspromised. Yes, these things take time. National Review is sorta jumping the gun IMHO.
Do I know that Trump has for decades helped Vets? Well NO. Perhaps one of you Trumpetts can link me to info I can digest that goes back "decades".
Now that’s just funny. I wasn’t calling him a name, I was calling the show he put on to cover ducking the debate a name.
Even so, do you also insult the folks calling people ‘Cruzbots’ or other names?
I doubt it. It takes a man of principle to act with principle, recognize principle and know when none exists.
There's a link in post #2.
It's in blue. :)
This is a jaw-dropping lie.
The $57,000 number is from another hit piece saying that Trump only gave $57,000 to vet groups from 09-13.
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/trump_defends_his_history_of_donating_to_veterans.html
Here’s at least one link showing a vet group receiving $100,000 from the fund raiser.
Here’s another:
The problem is that none of them could make a big deal out of it for fear of losing their tax status.
Here’s a list of the organizations that received funds:
Thank you,It was a Honor to serve then, sad what has followed.
Don’t forget nasty Levin.....
Don’t be an idiot. I was asking for a link to Trump’s supposed years of support for veterans.
How much has Cruz and Rubio donated this campaign. Probably negative numbers.
Sounds like you’re a jealous CopyingCRuzer.
Where’d the $$ go? To the vets. See post #24
Your National RINOview has been caught in yet another lie. Quite telling to see you trashing Trump, and supporting the RINOview.
As of 4 days ago, only THREE of the charities haven’t received their donations.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2016/02/26/some-trump-charities-waiting-on-funds.html
The hold-up is that it was money that was ‘pledged’ and they’re still waiting for all of the donors to pay up.
“He’s distributed multi-millions of dollars…It was money that was pledged, and we are still collecting it,” Lewandowski said. “We are continuing to follow up with people who pledge donations.” Additionally, he said: “We’ve added another couple dozen organizations to the list of veteran organizations that will receive donations.”
Exactly....how much have the CRuzios donated to the vets, or any cause?
And, handing out teddy bears to ILLEGALS doesn’t count.
What, is your fracking Internet search engine broken, LowOiL?
Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Plaza
Find a bunch more yourself, and quit making yourself look stupid.
See my post #32. Check out #24 while you’re at it.
This is breathtakingly bad reporting on the part of the NR.
The last shred of ‘journalistic standards’ just fell away from them and they’re no better than a gossip rag at this point.
You were being an idiot, so I treated you like one.
My post #34 applies to you, too. :)
Some of these cruzers are just pond scum. Absolute lying slime.
So he says. But really - a man who says he is worth $10 B and is so committed to veterans and wounded warriors - and his foundation only gives $57k over a period of 5 years (a little over $11K per year)? And most of that money was raised from other people, not even donated by Trump himself.
And at the same time, Trump was repeatedly attempting to get the city of NY to keep veterans who were street vendors from doing business on 5th Avenue near his office building. That's some really great support from Trump!
Provide them with your rebuttal. I think that ought to do it.
This yellow journalism trash doesn't belong on Free Republic.
I can’t believe that I’m still amazed at how low ‘conservatives’ are willing to go this election.
I have NEVER seen my party and my fellow conservatives stoop so low. NEVER.
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